Collateral Damage Daily for August 3

Josh Beckett didn’t throw his side session yesterday and may be in jeopardy of missing his Sunday start. … Lance Berkman felt his knee buckle on him during Thursday’s game, so he will be sent for further tests. It could just be muscular weakness, but with his history, the Cardinals are going to want to be sure. …. Yadier Molina injured his thumb sliding on Wednesday night and is undergoing more tests to determine the severity of his injury.

Additions

Henry Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list yesterday, retroactive to August 1, meaning he’s eligible to return on August 16. The severity of his back strain is still unknown, and Jayson Werth’s activation might have been a factor in the timing of the DL placement.

Subtractions

Jayson Werth was activated from the 60-day DL yesterday after spending 87 days recovering from a fractured forearm and subsequent surgery. Werth impressed Davey Johnson earlier in the week with his batting practice and his rehab games went smoothly, all encouraging signs that the area has healed. He should not have any long-term ramifications, but he may have a little trouble with his power initially. Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day DL to make room for Werth.

Shane Loux was activated from the DL yesterday. He had been out since the last week of June with a strained neck. Relievers average around 25 days missed, but Loux took the longest of all relievers with a strained neck to return at 37 days. Justin Christian was optioned to make room.